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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," who is watching Kody as he attempts to kill a rival gang member?
(a) His mother and cousin.
(b) Only his mother.
(c) His mother and sister.
(d) The only other person there was Kody's brother.

2. When does Kody stand trial for murder?
(a) June, 1982.
(b) August, 1981.
(c) January, 1982.
(d) June, 1981.

3. How does Kody get home after he is shot while trying to steal a car?
(a) His crew steals a car.
(b) The father of a female gang member takes him to his mother's house.
(c) He takes the bus.
(d) He is forced to walk.

4. What does Lil' Hunchy do when the fight outside store Kody wants to rob turns violent?
(a) He runs away.
(b) He calls 911.
(c) He stabs one of the men who is attacking Kody.
(d) He uses a gun to defend himself.

5. How many men approach Kody outside the store that Kody wants to rob?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a road dog?

2. What does Kody fear will happen to his sister?

3. On the night Kody's daughter is born, who does Kody shoot?

4. What store does Kody go to with his mother that is in Rollin' Sixties turf?

5. In the chapter "Boys to Men", Kody describes a time that he has trouble sleeping. What is he thinking about when he cannot sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kody's relationship with his mother in the chapter "Boys to Men."

2. Describe what happens when Kody and his crew try to steal a van.

3. By the time Kody tries to rob the Western Surplus store, how powerful has he become in the Tray Eights gang?

4. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank," Kody is reflective about prison gangs. According to Kody, how does prison strengthen the gang?

5. Describe the circumstances that result in Kody's acquittal after he is arrested for murder in the summer of 1981.

6. Name a quality that best describes Kody in the first chapter and use text evidence to explain your opinion.

7. In the chapter, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop, Kody finds himself in jail. How does Kody show his strength as a leader even in jail?

8. In the chapter "Boys to Men", do Kody demonstrate any remorse his violent actions?

9. By the end of the first chapter, Kody begins to show signs of a struggle with gang life. In what ways is he having difficulty with his choices?

10. Why is it foolish for Kody to be alone at night, unarmed?

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